Noah Webster
Alimony
ALI'MONY, noun [Latin alimonia, of alo, to feed. See Aliment.]
An allowance made for the support of a woman, legally separated from her husband. The sum is fixed by the proper judge, and granted out of the husband's estate.
ALI'MONY, noun [Latin alimonia, of alo, to feed. See Aliment.]
An allowance made for the support of a woman, legally separated from her husband. The sum is fixed by the proper judge, and granted out of the husband's estate.